Definition of shows

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• shows is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• shows is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• shows is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of shows

• provide evidence for (verb)

  Examples

  1. The blood test showed that he was the father

  Synonyms

  1. bear witness
  2. evidence
  3. prove
  4. testify
• pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression (noun)

  Examples

  1. that ceremony is just for show

  Synonyms

  1. appearance
• take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums (verb)

  Examples

  1. The usher showed us to our seats

  Synonyms

  1. usher
• indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments (verb)

  Examples

  1. The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero

  Synonyms

  1. read
  2. record
  3. register
• indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively (verb)

  Examples

  1. I showed the customer the glove section

  Synonyms

  1. designate
  2. indicate
  3. point
• show in, or as in, a picture (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. depict
  2. picture
  3. render
• be or become visible or noticeable (verb)

  Examples

  1. His good upbringing really shows
  2. The dirty side will show

  Synonyms

  1. show up
• something intended to communicate a particular impression (noun)

  Examples

  1. a show of impatience
  2. a good show of looking interested

  Synonyms

  1. display
• give an exhibition of to an interested audience (verb)

  Examples

  1. She shows her dogs frequently

  Synonyms

  1. demo
  2. demonstrate
  3. exhibit
  4. present
• give expression to (verb)

  Examples

  1. She showed her disappointment

  Synonyms

  1. evince
  2. express
• establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment (verb)

  Examples

  1. The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture

  Synonyms

  1. demonstrate
  2. establish
  3. prove
  4. shew
• a social event involving a public performance or entertainment (noun)

  Examples

  1. they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway
• finish third or better in a horse or dog race (verb)

  Examples

  1. he bet $2 on number six to show
• give evidence of, as of records (verb)

  Examples

  1. The diary shows his distress that evening
• make visible or noticeable (verb)

  Examples

  1. She showed her talent for cooking
• the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining (noun)

  Examples

  1. a remarkable show of skill

See definition of shows in Merriam Webster